Search for dissertations about: "fibrocytes"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the word fibrocytes.
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1. Characterization of fibroblast phenotypes in human airway remodeling
Abstract : Wound healing that precedes scar formation may be unbalanced under pathological conditions leading to structural changes of the tissue. At the moment, the mechanisms behind this unbalance are unclear. When these changes occur in internal organs such as the lung, they may result in organ dysfunction with fatal consequences for the patient. READ MORE
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2. Tissue repair in lung disorders
Abstract : The remodeling phase of tissue repair in lung disorders such as idiopathic pulmonary disease, asthma, obliterative bronchiolitis, and after lung transplantation is not well understood. One of the key players in fibrosis is the fibroblast and its progenitor, the fibrocyte. READ MORE
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3. Inner ear proteomics and barriers : Clinical and experimental findings
Abstract : Hearing is important in many aspects of life, including communication, assessing one’s surroundings, entertainment and social interaction. Hearing loss is common and according to the Global Burden of Disease Study, 5% of the global population require hearing rehabilitation (1). READ MORE
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4. Extracellular Matrix Alterations in Patients with Different Phenotypes of Asthma
Abstract : AbstractAsthma is a chronic disease that affects approximately 300 million people worldwide, and the prevalence is increasing. It has become clear that asthma is a highly heterogeneous disease, with overlapping symptoms but with diverse immunopathology and clinical phenotypes. READ MORE